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When my son was 6 months old and on the eve of returning to work it was time to take the bull by the horns, and make our future together healthy and happy!
This is my tiny bit of selfish indulgence, somewhere to free my mind and make connections with like mind people along the way - so forgive me while I ramble and rant!

Day 9 - 11lb gone!

Well got on the scales today and I am yet again a pound lighter than yesterday and I feel great...

Word of advise for anyone thinking of doing the diet - don't forget to eat lunch!
I did yesterday, as I was so busy what with taking Mousey to the doctors, having friends call round and a loft insulation inspection and by the end of the day I was really craving something quick and carb filled... But I resisted and had salmon and cottage cheese - it might sound a bit bland but I have discovered all different ways to jazz the foods up without the need for sauces - although Dukan does have some lovely recipes I've yet to try out... When I do I will share some.

This weekend when Mousey is away at his grandparents I may enlist D to help trial some - he's the chef in this house as I can be a culinary disaster when its not basic, but practice makes perfect and now I'm a mummy, my famous
Jacket Potato & Diet Coke à la a Rachel from Friends wont quite cut it nutrition wise!

So that's the next challenge - learn to
cook and perfect it so that Mousey is proud of Mummy's cooking and enjoys eating healthily!!

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